Friday 27th March - What small DFW things will you do today?

ziggy2407

When we start out on the DFW trail we do loads of "big stuff" that makes quite a difference to our situation. These include having our lightbulb moment, cutting up the credit cards and cancelling Sky and the gym.

But once we have done the bigger stuff, we often feel that we are not making the same amount of progress, when in fact the small steps are helping us form good financial habits and helping us get closer everyday to staying in control and becoming debt free, or staying debt free.

Examples could be hanging washing out instead of using the tumble dryer or leaving your purse/wallet at home to avoid the risk of spending.

So be proud of those small steps, they really are important.:money:

ziggy2407

Good Morning All

foxgloves - hope the lurgy doesn't last too long and that you are soon back on top form

Hi to all of the regulars and a BIG welcome to all the newbies, this is a really FAB thread with so many lovely, caring, considerate and supportive people.

Feeling extremely flat this week and that reflects in how epicly boring my lists are, think its worry and a touch of guilt taking mum to respite care this weekend for a few weeks at the coast). My little list:

Packed lunch for DH - Done
Chase up "Frame" delivery -
Haircuts for DH & DS -
Return Library Book -
Email Virgin and ask when contract up -
DH to fit new element to top oven -
Continue purge on Emails -
Continue purge on FB & Twitter -
Surveys -
Check Banks - Done
Check swapits -
Enter a few comps -
All meals from cupboards/fridge/freezer -
Check https://www.freepostcodelottery.com - Remember there are now 5 chances to win -
Read -

Have a great day, love to you all

C x

DawnW

Morning all
Hope you feel better soon Ziggy. Don't feel bad about your Mum's respite care. It will be a break for her as well, and hopefully she will enjoy her 'holiday' at the coast. Been there (my Mum had dementia ). ((Hugs))

My list for today:
Heating off downstairs Kept it off but wood burner lit now
Feed chickens and dog Done, must feed dog again and shut up chickens in a minute
Sort out and price up some items for my sales unit Done, put a boxful together
Take items to unit and tidy up Done
Make marmalade from some unpleasantly sour clementines. Hopefully that will work ok. I will need to buy a bag of sugar for this. I have the fruit cut up and soaking in water as per recipe, I will finish it tomorrow, as the soaking will help soften the peel - it is a bit leathery :eek: It does smell nice though. Got the sugar in poundstretcher for 49p
All meals from stores - leftovers for supper tonight Done
Yesterday's line dried washing in to airing cupboard Done
Get some fruit from freezer and cook for breakfasts (I like to have yogurt, fruit and meusli for breakfast) Done, possibly a strange mixture of plums and loganberries
Hoovering if I get to it Hmm, not very motivated, but I managed the kitchen and bathroom floors

I am sure I have forgotten something, but will be back to update later I keep thinking I should have done something else but can't remember what it was :oI am a bit lazy today :eek:

xJOJOx_2

Ziggy were all like that from time to time, it will soon pass. At least your still posting daily xx

carrielovesfanta

Morning folks!


Thanks to ziggy for starting us off. Don't feel guilty about your mum. Respite is to allow both of you to recharge and be on top form. You will be able to care for her better if you're well


Foxgloves - big hugs. I hope the universe starts righting itself soon!


It's a gorgeous day here again.
I had to work til gone 8 last night (boo hoo me!). I'm just HOPING that the boat won't need anything from me tonight!


Small list:

• B/L from stores. Possibly dinner out
• Still eating the giant cake in work. om nom nom
• Charge phone in work
• Overtime? Who knows!
• Tend to seedlings
• OH may need new jeans for gigging. His band want him to wear SKINNY JEANS! I think not!. My OH is relatively short (5' 8") and quite stocky. He is very broad shouldered and broad chested. He also has a bit of a tummy. I cannot see skinny jeans being a look for him. Hopefully he will look such a travesty that we won't have to buy them!

Very small list but may add more. Bit of an average day I think!

Oh - some good news, OH has got his new painkillers. I hope they help him!

All the best


clf x

1HANNAH

Thanks for starting us off Ziggy & sorry to hear that you're feeling flat xxx


Its Friday again..yay!!


Todays/week plan
* Read a chapter of my book thats been on the bedside table 1yr+ nearly done!
* Boys to school breakfast club
* Fill water bottle at gym
* Shower @ the gym, use their water/elec also used up another sample pot of shampoo
* Check Sun perks
* Check FPL
* Check TCB cashback has tracked for 1 of car insurances :j
* Check Quidco nothing doing...
* Check emails for survey opportunity's nothing doing
* Check Banking/update spreadsheets
* Do some Swagbucks
* All meals from stores
* Breakfast smoothie to use up son's half leftover banana!
* Continue unsubscribing from junk emails
* Heating off until tomorrow morning
* Mend eldests onesie as it has a hole in the pocket -
* Stich picatcho back together as he's losing his belly (kids soft toy)
* Stich cushion
* washing is out
* Check insurance policies


Hubby off work from Tuesday next week so going to do some food prep for the freezer ready for next week
* beef casserole in sc
* Chicken curry in sc (will do this shortly) I have 2 SC's!!
* Make a spag bol
* See what else I can make in advance - found a pack of prawns in fridge, a bit of coconut oil, garlic, chilli and spinach on toast - omg was totally lush!
* Butternut squash & tomato soup on the hob
* prepped veggies ready for sunday lunch (kids have karate gradings over the weekend so the prep will come in handy!)


Usual tidy round etc too x


Have a good day all x

Bagpuss741

Today I have/will:

1. Checked online banking
2. Paid £10 extra off credit card
3. Surveys
4. Watered veggies in greenhouse
5. NSD
6. Free postcode lottery
7. Been for walk (operation bust that gut:rotfl:)
8. Meals from stores
9. Watch tv recorded in week

spongebob999

have lots to do today:

1. Pay credit card
2. Sort out banking statements
3. Ironing
4. Water plant pots
5. Join lottery syndicate to make some money
6. Walk the dog
7. Do online food shopping
8. Eat some chocolate - I deserve a reward
9. Cook family dinner
10. Washing up

spongebob999

have lots to do today:

1. Pay credit card
2. Sort out banking statements
3. Ironing
4. Water plant pots
5. Join lottery syndicate to make some money
6. Walk the dog
7. Do online food shopping
8. Eat some chocolate - I deserve a reward
9. Cook family dinner
10. Washing up

DD265

Hi all

WFH today so catching up on a few other bits too.

Got a new debit card through so updating Quidco/Amazon/PayPal with the details. I also need to update a direct debit but may not be in time for that to take effect until May's payment.

I made my secondary bank account joint between OH and I, and currently the horse's rent and insurance come out of there in addition to the account fee (which pays for my breakdown, travel insurance, phone insurance etc). I want to move the horse's transactions to my main bank account just to make keeping track easier.

milliemummy

(((Ziggy))) Don't worry, your mum will be well cared for. You need a recharge as well now and again. Been there and I know how hard it is not to worry, but you do need a break every so often.

Today's little list:

Walk up and down to work
Feed birds on way to work
Post little gift to friend who is having a bad time
B/L/D from stores...DS1 is cooking tonight, so I get a break from that
Check bank
Check one poll, etc
Found a fiver by the trolleys outside waitrose, yay!
Continue decluttering.
Hoover

Think that's it for today.

Have a good day, everyone.